Is CVE-2019-1297 actively exploited?

CVE-2019-1297 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-29.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-1297?

CVE-2019-1297 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2019-1297?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2019-1297.

Fix CVE-2019-1297 - HIGH microsoft excel

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2019-1297?

8 products: microsoft excel, microsoft excel, microsoft excel, microsoft excel, microsoft office, and 3 more.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfo

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 9/11/2019
Last Modified: 10/29/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : excelmicrosoft : excelmicrosoft : excelmicrosoft : excelmicrosoft : officemicrosoft : officemicrosoft : officemicrosoft : office_365_proplus

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD